AC Milan squandered a one-goal lead to be upset by Spezia 2-1 in a controversial game at San Siro on Monday. The Rossoneri had claimed three consecutive league wins before Monday’s game, and a win would lift it to the top place. The home side was utterly dominant in the first half, as Rafael Leao was active and won a penalty in the 43rd minute, but Theo Hernandez scuffed it wide. Leao kept reaping havoc and finally found the back of the net on the stroke of halftime when Rade Krunic’s long pass found the Portuguese, who outpaced the defender to loop over an on-rushing goalkeeper. Spezia pulled back on level terms in the 63rd minute as Daniele Verde rolled across from the left and Kevin Agudelo tapped it in undisturbed. The game culminated in the stoppages time. Milan’s winger Junior Messias thought he had scored the winner, but the referee Marco Serra blew the whistle before the Brazilian hit the ball. Instead, he awarded Milan a free kick following a foul on Ante Rebic, which sparked controversy. (Xinhua) | 